Princeston: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	24	2	–	#4,264
1990s	29	3	+21%	#6,540
2000s	11	1	-62%	#12,003
2010s	226	23	+1955%	#3,104
2020s (to 2025)	102	17	-25%	#3,629

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#4,264

1990s

+21%

#6,540

2000s

-62%

#12,003

2010s

226

+1955%

#3,104

2020s (to 2025)

102

-25%

#3,629

The story of Princeston

Princeston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,084 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1985, 392 American babies have been named Princeston. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Princeston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Princeston?

The median living Princeston is about 9 years old; half are between 5 and 13. An estimated 400 people named Princeston are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Princeston year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#8,084
2024	16	#5,839
2023	19	#5,201
2022	15	#6,076
2021	12	#6,996
2020	30	#3,629
2019	23	#4,442
2018	29	#3,768
2017	32	#3,499
2016	38	#3,104
2015	23	#4,375
2014	21	#4,662
2013	21	#4,577
2012	16	#5,665
2011	16	#5,611
2010	7	#10,476
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	6	#12,003
2006	–	–
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	5	#12,278
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	6	#7,859
1985	10	#4,264
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Princeston, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Princeston?

The median living Princeston is about 9 years old. Half of all living Princestons are between 5 and 13 years old.

How many people named Princeston are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Princeston are alive in the United States, based on 392 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Princeston in 2025?

Princeston ranked #8,084 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Princeston?

392 babies have been named Princeston in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Princeston most popular?

Princeston peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.

Is Princeston a boy or girl name?

Princeston is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Princeston rising or falling?

Princeston is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Princeston popularity over time

The story of Princeston

How old are people named Princeston?

Princeston year by year

Frequently asked questions

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